VU

Sarcaulus vestitus

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Sarcaulus vestitus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Amazonian range, particularly due to cattle ranching and agricultural expansion. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it especially vulnerable to logging operations that target large trees. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the fruiting cycles of trees this species depends upon for food.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the upper canopy of primary and mature secondary rainforests throughout the Amazon Basin. It shows a strong preference for areas with high tree diversity and dense canopy cover, typically occurring at elevations below 500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sarcaulus vestitus classified as Vulnerable?
Sarcaulus vestitus is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Sarcaulus vestitus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Amazonian range, particularly due to cattle ranching and agricultural expansion. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it especially vulnerable to logging operations that target large trees. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the fruiting cycles of trees this species depends upon for food.
Where does Sarcaulus vestitus live?
Sarcaulus vestitus occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sarcaulus vestitus?
The main threats to Sarcaulus vestitus are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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